{"id":1297,"date":"2019-03-20T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T20:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2019-05-30T12:47:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T17:47:05","slug":"male-menopause-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/male-menopause-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Menopause, Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Article Reviewed By <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/faculty-and-advisory-board\/\">The Medical Faculty and Advisory Review Board<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Male menopause doesn\u2019t exactly sound like a real thing. After all, menopause is the name given to the period of a woman\u2019s life when menstruation ceases, and men don\u2019t experience menstruation at all.<\/p>\n<p>So how could they experience menopause? Well, they can\u2019t, exactly. <strong>Male menopause is a more colloquial way of saying andropause<\/strong>, which is a very real condition most men experience as they age. <em>Andropause is the gradual decline in testosterone men experience as they get older. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Andropause vs. Menopause<\/h2>\n<p>Andropause \u2013 or male menopause \u2013 <strong>is very different from female menopause<\/strong>. In women, menopause is a life change.<\/p>\n<p>Over a short period, women\u2019s bodies stop ovulating and produce significantly less estrogen. Andropause is a much more drawn out process \u2013 referring more to the gradual decline in testosterone levels than a specific life event.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being referred to as male menopause, andropause can also be known as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Androgen deficiency of the aging male<\/li>\n<li>Late-onset male hypogonadism<\/li>\n<li>Testosterone deficiency syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Symptoms of Andropause<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Andropause is very common in males as they age.<\/strong> After age 30, testosterone levels in men typically decrease by about 1% each year.<\/p>\n<p>By age 70, testosterone levels can be down by as much as 50%. So how do you know if you\u2019re suffering from male menopause?<\/p>\n<p>Well, the only 100% full-proof method is by getting a blood test done. <strong>Men can have low testosterone levels without experiencing any symptoms<\/strong>, but a blood test might reveal that their testosterone levels are imbalanced.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, men experiencing symptoms of low testosterone might have normal levels, meaning their symptoms might be caused by something else.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, <strong>it\u2019s a good idea to get a blood test done<\/strong>. Some common signs and symptoms of andropause are as follows:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Changes in Libido and Sexual Function<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0symptom could mean a lack of interest in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engaging in sexual activities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Erectile dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Infertility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A change in the size of testes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Weight Gain<\/h3>\n<p>Often, men with declining testosterone levels will experience weight gain. This\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">symptom<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">\u00a0<\/span>could be caused by a <strong>variety of physical changes<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less <strong>muscle mass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>More <strong>body fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Less <strong>bone density<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Changes in Energy Level<\/h3>\n<p>This\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">symptom<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">\u00a0<\/span>is a commonly reported symptom of andropause. <strong>Men report feeling lethargic and experiencing much higher than average levels of fatigue<\/strong>. This\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">symptom<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #f5f6f5;\">\u00a0<\/span>can even come in the form of sleep disturbances such as insomnia.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Mood Swings<\/h3>\n<p>Many emotional changes go along with male menopause. Many men say that they start to feel symptoms of depression, sometimes in the form of a lack of motivation or decreasing self-confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Like female menopause, such <strong>a significant change in your hormones can cause irregular or irrational changes to your mood<\/strong>. Difficulty concentrating can also be a symptom of testosterone imbalances.<\/p>\n<h2>So I Think I\u2019m Experiencing Andropause\u2026 What Now?<\/h2>\n<p>For starters, getting a blood test done is the best way to verify whether or not you are experiencing andropause.<\/p>\n<p>After you know the cause of your symptoms is low testosterone, <strong>you can begin to explore treatment options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<p><strong>At EvexiPEL, we pride ourselves in taking an integrated approach to treating hormonal imbalances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our practitioners are extensively trained not only in our successful bio-identical hormone replacement pellet therapy but also in bedside manner \u2013 how to talk to patients and listen to what their needs are.<\/p>\n<p>Often, we\u2019ll recommend patients not only undergo pellet therapy but also think about making lifestyle adjustments that <strong>could help alleviate symptoms such as weight gain or feelings of lethargy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is something that <strong>makes the EvexiPEL approach unique<\/strong>. We understand to treat hormone imbalances successfully, we have to look at each patient individually, and figure out a treatment plan that works for them.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe one patient only needs pellet therapy and he\u2019s good to go. Maybe another would benefit from a <strong>combination of counseling, exercise, healthier eating, <em>and <\/em>pellet therapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>We Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Whatever you may need, <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/\">we\u2019ll be sure to give you the individual attention (including follow-up visits) you deserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We won\u2019t be satisfied until we know that you\u2019re feeling your best<\/strong>. And of course, we will help give you whatever tools you need to undergo your lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes down to it, <a href=\"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/evexipel.com\/men\/\"><strong>andropause is completely treatable<\/strong><\/a>. It may take some patience and hard work on your part, but there are treatment options.<\/p>\n<p>It may also take follow-up visits and adjustments to your treatment over time, but in our opinion, that\u2019s a small price to pay for getting your quality of life back!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/guy-man-people-dark-shadow-hands-2617866\/\">Image attribution<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article Reviewed By The Medical Faculty and Advisory Review Board Male menopause doesn\u2019t exactly sound like a real thing. 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